1.PostDoc on coupled Greenland ice sheet and climate modeling with CESM-CISM
Department Description:
The Postdoc will investigate interactions between the Greenland ice sheet (GrIS) and the climate system with the Community Earth System Model (CESM,http://www2.cesm.ucar.edu/) coupled to the Community Ice Sheet Model version 2 (CISM2, http://oceans11.lanl.gov/cism/index.html). CESM is a global climate model capable of realistic simulation of GrIS surface mass balance, including explicit calculations of melt and refreezing. This research project will participate in the International Model Intercomparison Project 6 (ISMIP6).
There are two possible topics for this position: 1) GrIS and climate coupling during the last interglacial (127,000 years BP) or 2) The future multi-century coupled GrIS and climate evolution.
Requirements:
applicants should have a PhD in glaciology, meteorology, oceanography or Earth Sciences and experience in ice sheet and/or climate modeling. Excellent skills in FORTRAN90 programming, Linux/Unix shell scripting, and handling/visualization of large model output are necessary, as well as in oral and written English.
Details
Employer
Delft University of Technology
Location
Delft, The Netherlands
Posted
May 03, 2016
Discipline
Atmospheric Sciences,Cryosphere Sciences, Global Environmental Change,Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology
Career Level
Postdoctoral
Education Level
PhD
Link:
2.2 PhD positions in coupled Greenland ice sheet and climate modeling
The possible topics for these two PhD positions are: 1) Future GrIS evolution up to A.D. 2300: surface mass balance processes and coupling with the atmosphere; 2) The future multi-century coupled GrIS and climate evolution; and 3) GrIS and climate coupling during the last interglacial (127,000 years BP).
Requirements:
candidates should have a Master degree in meteorology, glaciology, physical climatology, oceanography, Earth Sciences or Physics, and experience with FORTRAN90 and geophysical models and Unix-Linux environments. Experience with CESM, CISM or similar climate and/or ice sheet models is a plus. Good English oral and writing skills are required.
Details
Employer
Delft University of Technology
Location
Delft, The Netherlands
Posted
May 03, 2016
Closes
Jun 02, 2016
Ref
ERC-CoupledIceClim
Discipline
Atmospheric Sciences,Cryosphere Sciences, Global Environmental Change,Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology
Career Level
Student / Graduate
Education Level
PhD
3.Assistant Professors of Atmospheric Science (2) & Seismo-Acoustics (1)
Department Description:
The Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences of Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) provides leading international research and education, with innovation and sustainability as central themes. Research and education are closely interwoven and address societal challenges. The Faculty consists of the departments of Transport and Planning, Structural Engineering, Geoscience and Engineering, Water Management, Hydraulic Engineering, and Geoscience and Remote Sensing.
Job description
What is the role of the atmospheric water cycle in the regional climate system?
How can we improve our ability to forecast the weather and air quality on local
scales? We pursue a synergetic approach by:
1. Using the observations for process studies to improve the representation of
processes in atmospheric models and for data assimilation;
2. Improving and developing new observation methodologies.
Position 1. Assistant Professor of ‘Measurements and high-resolution model
development ’ to develop a research line around item 1.
Position 2. Assistant Professor of ‘Atmospheric remote sensing of clouds,
aerosols and precipitation’ to develop a research line around item 2.
Job description position
Seismo-acoustic waves travel through the solid earth, oceans and atmosphere.
Sources of these waves are (natural and man-induced) earthquakes, volcanoes,
icebergs and calving ice, meteors and severe weather. Information on these
sources can be retrieved from network recordings.
Position 3. Assistant Professor of 'Seismo-acoustics in the Geosphere' to set
up a research line for developing theory and methods to probe and understand
the different sources and geophysical media.
Requirements
Candidates must have a
PhD in physics or engineering with experience in atmospheric sciences and/or
geophysics. Good English speaking and writing skills are required.
Post-doctoral experience is an advantage.
Details
Employer
Delft University of Technology
Location
Netherlands (NL)
Posted
May 03, 2016
Discipline
Atmospheric Sciences
Career Level
Faculty
Education Level
PhD
4.Planetary Interior Structure and Dynamics Scientist
Description:
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), a Federally-Funded Research and Development Center operated by the California Institute of Technology for NASA, invites applications for a full-time position in interior structure and dynamics of planets and satellites. The applicant will join a broad-based team of scientists and engineers to advance JPL’s Planetary Science research that excels in applying remote sensing data, in-situ measurements and state of the art models to planetary geophysics. Determining the interior structure and dynamics of planets, moons, and small objects is key to better understanding of the formation and differentiation of Solar System objects.
Requirements:
The applicant must have a PhD in Geology, Geophysics, Physics, or a related technical discipline. The applicant shall have an established reputation along with a broad knowledge of planetary measurement approaches and expertise in modeling and interpretation of the data for planetary science applications.
Details
Employer
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Location
Pasadena, California
Posted
May 03, 2016
Discipline
Interdisciplinary/Other
Career Level
Early Career (up to 10 years past degree)
Education Level
PhD
5.Research Hydraulic Engineer
Department descriptions:
AIR is a leading catastrophe modeler providing risk assessment tools to the insurance and reinsurance companies. Our models simulate occurrences of natural perils over countries and even continents and for thousands of years under the current climate conditions. This is necessary to account for the simultaneous individual damages and the estimate of the aggregate economic losses and their distributions for arbitrary collections of individual properties (portfolios) the number of which usually counts to millions.
Main Responsibilities:
• Set up, calibrate and run river hydraulic and
flash flood models
• Analyze gauge records, study the effects of flood defense structures and
tides on river flooding
• Develop computer programs to automate data capture and post-processing of
model results
• Develop large scale flood maps based on physical principles
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
• Experience in developing and applying river hydraulic models
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong programming skills in C/C++/C# or FORTRAN
• Experience in GIS applications
• Familiar with existing hydraulic models, e.g. HEC series models
• Knowledge of computational hydrodynamics, including numerically solving PDEs
• Experience in coastal circulation and storm surge modeling is a plus
• Basic knowledge of probability theory and statistics is a plus
• PhD (preferred) or Master’s degree with associated professional experience
Details
Employer
AIR Worldwide
Location
Boston, Suffolk County
Posted
May 02, 2016
Discipline
Hydrology
Career Level
Experienced
Education Level
PhD
Link : https://careers.agu.org/job/7996668/research-hydraulic-engineer/
6. Scientist, Seismology
Description:
AIR Worldwide (AIR), a member of the Verisk Insurance Solutions group at Verisk Analytics, is the scientific leader and most respected provider of risk modeling software and consulting services. AIR founded the catastrophe modeling industry in 1987 and today models the risk from natural catastrophes and terrorism in 90 countries. AIR offers the opportunity to work with advanced technologies, global clients, and hundreds of the most innovative, talented minds in the industry.
Responsibilities:
• Construct regional seismicity models by
processing and integrating various earthquake related information
o Collect and analyze regional earthquake catalog data, paleoseismic data, faults
slip rates, and regional geodetic data
o Collect and analyze geologic and geotechnical information for site response
analysis
o Review and evaluate ground motion prediction equation and recorded data from
past earthquake to construct regional earthquake ground motion models
• Present AIR model to clients and at meetings. Prepare technical and
nontechnical documents on models and earthquake related issues.
• Participate in routine maintenance of models and answering clients questions.
Details
Employer
AIR Worldwide
Location
Boston, Suffolk County
Posted
May 02, 2016
Discipline
Seismology
Career Level
Experienced
Education Level
PhD
LINK: https://careers.agu.org/job/7996667/scientist-seismology/
7. Post Doctoral Research Associate – Great Lakes Estuary Hydrodynamic Modeling
Job Description
Position Title: Research Associate-Post-Doc – Great Lakes Estuary Hydrodynamic Modeling
Project: Modeling Recovery: Implementing a 3-D Hydrodynamic Model for a Recovering Great Lakes Estuary (Muskegon Lake AOC) Impacted by Eutrophication, HABs and Hypoxia.
Required Qualifications and Education:
Ph.D. in Oceanography, Limnology, Physical Science or Engineering, or related field. Experience in hydrodynamic modeling of oceans, coasts, lakes, or estuaries.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Oceanography, Physical Science/Engineering, Quantitative Ecology, or related field with a record of peer-reviewed publications. Experience in data analysis and 3D hydrodynamic or water quality modeling of aquatic ecosystems. Interest in modeling recovery of ecosystems afflicted with anthropogenic pollution, eutrophication, hypoxia and harmful algal blooms (HABs).
Details
Employer
Annis Water Resources Institute, Grand Valley State University
Location
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Posted
May 02, 2016
Discipline
Biogeosciences, Global Environmental Change,Hydrology
Career Level
Postdoctoral
Education Level
PhD
8. Tenure-track Faculty Position in Coastal and Marine Ecosystems Services Valuation
Department Description:
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) School of Earth, Environmental and Marine Sciences is seeking candidates whose research includes the valuation of ecosystem function, products, and services and their use in decision-making processes and policy development. Areas of specialization may include natural resource damage assessment, cost-benefit analyses of environmental restoration, applied policy research, coastal resiliency, and impacts of water management, energy production and urbanization on coastal environments.
Requirements:
The minimum requirement is a Ph. D. from an accredited university in a resource valuation related science discipline. Applicants should have established, vigorous research programs in a relevant field and experience in securing nationally competitive external research funding. Postdoctoral research experience is preferred. Highly qualified applicants with strong research portfolios can qualify for significant supplemental startup equipment funds through the UTRGV Science and Technology Acquisition and Retention (STAR) funds.
Details:
Employer
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley College of Sciences Dean's Office.
Location
Brownsville, Texas
Posted
May 02, 2016
Discipline
Earth and Space Science Informatics, Ocean Science
Career Level
Postdoctoral
Education Level
PhD
9. Postdoctoral Associate
Department Description:
The Astro-&Geo-Informatics program at MIT Haystack represents an excellent opportunity to develop new directions in Big Data science. MIT Haystack is a world leader in a variety of fields including radio science, Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI), and novel software-based instrumentation for astronomy, geoscience, and atmospheric science. Scientific studies include space weather and ionospheric monitoring using mobile phones, Very Long Baseline Interferometry observations for studies of the solid Earth, ultra-high resolution imaging of super massive black holes, low frequency imaging of the Sun, detection of remnant radio signals from the early Universe, and Computer-Aided Discovery.
Requirements/Qualifications:
Recent Ph.D. in Astronomy, Geoscience, Computer Science, or related fields. Preferred areas of expertise include Astroinformatics, Geoinformatics, machine learning, statistics, algorithm development, simulation, parallel computing. Our interdisciplinary team also welcomes applications from other Postdocs who have a strong interest in any of the above areas, and who are interested to develop new areas of science and solve complex problems. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate research results in the form of peer-reviewed research journals articles and oral presentations is a must. Must display outstanding scientific research ability, excellent communication and programming skills, and the willingness to work with a team.
Details
Employer
MIT Haystack Observatory
Location
Westford, Massachusetts
Posted
May 01, 2016
Discipline
Earth and Space Science Informatics
Career Level
Postdoctoral
Education Level
PhD
LINK: https://careers.agu.org/job/7996636/postdoctoral-associate/
10. Section Head, Surface Earth Processes Section
Become a part of our mission to maintain and strengthen the vitality of the US science and engineering enterprise. For over 60 years, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has remained the premier Federal agency supporting basic research at the frontiers of discovery across all fields, as well as science and engineering education at all levels.
The Senior Executive Service (SES) covers managerial positions above GS-15 in the Federal Service. Persons appointed to the SES are eligible for health benefits, life insurance, social security, Federal retirement and thrift savings plan coverage, and participate in the Federal leave system. Career appointees are eligible for bonuses based on performance in addition to base pay.
Duties
The Head of the Surface Earth Processes Section serves as a member of the Division leadership team and as the Directorate's principal spokesperson in the area of Surface Earth Processes research. The incumbent is responsible for the overall planning, management and commitment of budgeted funds for the section, which includes the following programs: EAR Education and Human Resources, Geobiology and Low Temperature Geochemistry, Geomorphology and Land Use Dynamics, Hydrologic Sciences, Sedimentary Geology and Paleobiology. The Section supports both disciplinary and multidisciplinary programs. The incumbent guides the Section in formulating and implementing its research objectives and manages its administrative, fiscal and personnel aspects. The responsibilities of the Head of the Surface Earth Processes Section include the coordination of activities with other relevant organizations within the Foundation, other Federal agencies, community organizations and international partners.
Details
Employer
National Science Foundation
Location
Arlington, VA
Posted
Apr 29, 2016
Discipline
Biogeosciences,Geochemistry, Global Environmental Change,Hydrology,Interdisciplinary/Other, Near Surface Geophysics,Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology, Seismology,Solid Earth Geophysics
Career Level
Experienced
Education Level
PhD
Link: https://careers.agu.org/job/7996663/section-head-surface-earth-processes-section/
11. Senior Physical Scientist
Description:
The Office of Chief Scientist is the nexus of science at EDF, ensuring that the science (natural and social sciences) that is the backbone for all EDF policy positions is based on the best available information. To be most effective in this role the Office of Chief Scientist provides programmatic support for all scientists at EDF and fosters relationships with scientists outside the organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide scientific guidance and support for EDF’s emerging work on international methane emissions including, but not limited to, studies to measure methane emissions from global oil and gas operations
- Support development of remote sensing technologies with which to measure methane emissions from global oil and gas operations
- Remains at the cutting-edge of research on oil and gas related greenhouse gas emissions and up-to-date with the relevant scientific literature
- Ensures scientific accuracy of EDF generated materials
- Conducts independent research and continues to publish regularly in peer-review literature
- Leads efforts to convene worldwide experts to facilitate discussions of science advancements and emerging issues related to methane emissions and the use of remote sensing techniques
- Attends external meetings and interacts with scientists and the scientific community at large
- Reports to the Chief Scientist
- Manages additional staff
QUALIFICATIONS
- A PhD in physical sciences or engineering (e.g. remote sensing, atmospheric science) or related field and at least 5-10 years experience in academia, government or business with desire to transition to policy-relevant research and science-based advocacy
- Senior-level contributor in area of specialization with full mastery of subject matter, able to lead and mentor others
- Breadth of intellectual capabilities aside from specific area of expertise and interest in broader context in which climate science is situated
- Demonstrated scientific expertise, including but not limited to a record of scholarly publications and/or involvement in scientific panels
- Proven ability to lead a comprehensive science-focused project
- Initiates and maintains extensive contacts within the scientificcommunity
- Ability to synthesize, interpret, and communicate scientific data in an advocacy setting
- Ability to support fundraising initiatives
- Ability to serve as an expert for media inquiries
- Willingness to travel internationally
Details
Employer
Environmental Defense Fund
Location
United States
Posted
Apr 29, 2016
Discipline
Atmospheric Sciences, Global Environmental Change
Career Level
Early Career (up to 10 years past degree)
Education Level
PhD
Links: https://careers.agu.org/job/7996664/senior-physical-scientist-/
12.Postdoctoral Research Associate - Watershed Modeling/Climate Change
The Department of Geography at Indiana University - Bloomington is seeking applicants for a postdoctoral position in watershed modeling in the lab of Dr. Darren Ficklin. This NSF-funded position focuses on developing contemporary and future climate change-based estimates of streamflow and water temperature in watersheds across the United States and Canada. The overall goal of the project is to develop the ‘HydroClim’ dataset, which will be integrated with biodiversity data to provide a widely available resource for researchers and water resource managers to investigate the potential impacts of climate change on freshwater resources and biodiversity.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop GIS-based Soil & Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) hydrologic models on high-performance parallel computing systems. In addition to having experience with SWAT, applicants should have experience with programming languages such as R, Matlab, or Python. The postdoc will also be encouraged to develop independent lines of research and will have the opportunity to collaborate with biologists, hydrologists, and informatics specialists at Indiana University, Saint Louis University, and Tulane University.
Details
Employer
Indiana University - Bloomington -- Department of Geography
Location
Bloomington, Indiana
Posted
Apr 28, 2016
Discipline
Global Environmental Change,Hydrology
Career Level
Postdoctoral
Education Level
PhD
13. Assistant/Associate/Full Professors – Physical and Biological Oceanography，Marine Geophysics/Geology
The school of oceanography at the South University of Science and Technology of China (SUSTC) invites applications for several tenure-track (or tenured) faculty positions at the ranks of Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor. Applicants must have earned Doctoral degrees in marine geophysics/geology, physical oceanography, biological oceanography, ocean engineering or closely related field. Successful applicants will be expected to establish a robust, externally funded research program and demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching, student mentoring, and professional service. These positions will be open until filled.
Details
Employer
South University of Science and Technology, China (SUSTC)
Location
Shenzhen, China
Posted
Apr 28, 2016
Discipline
Ocean Science
Career Level
Faculty
Education Level
PhD
14. Research Fellow - Tephrostratigraphy
Earth Observatory of Singapore
Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is ranked 13th globally. It is also placed 1st amongst the world’s best young universities. The Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS) at NTU is a national science Research Centre of Excellence. Its mission is to conduct fundamental research on earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunami and climate change in and around Southeast Asia, toward safer and more sustainable societies.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Field work: The candidate will work effectively with local collaborators and assist with site selection, field work planning and execution for the collection of sediment cores.
- The candidate will log the collected sediment cores, and identify and sample tephra layers preserved within them.
- Correlations of tephra with specific eruptions: The candidate will texturally and geochemically characterize the sampled volcanic ash. He or she will use statistical methods to correlate tephra layers between cores and with known eruptions.
- The candidate will be expected to publish the scientific outcomes of this research in high quality, peer-reviewed, international scientific journals.
- He or she will be involved with PhD student mentoring.
- He or she will participate in the various volcanology-related education and outreach activities of the EOS.
Requirements:
- PhD degree in volcanology or equivalent.
- Prior experience in tephrostratigraphy.
- Experience in using geochemical laboratory facilities (including the XRF core scanner, scanning electron microscope, electron microprobe, and laser-ablation ICP-MS).
- Experience in conducting fieldwork for research.
- Self-driven, highly motivated, with interest to work with other researchers and scientists (team player) to produce high-quality research.
Details
Employer
Nanyang Technological University, The Asian School of the Environment
Location
Singapore (SG)
Posted
Apr 28, 2016
Discipline
Atmospheric Sciences,Interdisciplinary/Other,Volcanology, Geochemistry, and Petrology
Career Level
Experienced
Education Level
PhD
LINK: https://careers.agu.org/job/7996656/research-fellow-tephrostratigraphy/
15. Research Fellow – Earth Sciences
Earth Observatory of Singapore
Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is ranked 13th globally. It is also placed 1st amongst the world’s best young universities. The Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS) at NTU is a national science Research Centre of Excellence. Its mission is to conduct fundamental research on earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunami and climate change in and around Southeast Asia, toward safer and more sustainable societies.
Requirements:
- PhD degree or equivalent experience in Earth or planetary sciences
- Willingness to perform field work in a challenging environment (northern Southeast Asia)
- Experience with mapping, GIS, and modest-sized geospatial datasets
- Also desirable:
- Experience with textural or geochemical characterization techniques such as SEM, EPMA, and LA-ICP-MS
- Experience with granulometry or other quantitative characterization of sedimentary deposits
Details
Employer
Nanyang Technological University, The Asian School of the Environment
Location
Singapore (SG)
Posted
Apr 28, 2016
Discipline
Geochemistry,Interdisciplinary/Other,Planetary Sciences
Career Level
Experienced
Education Level
PhD
LINK: https://careers.agu.org/job/7996655/research-fellow-earth-sciences/
16. Research Fellow – Volcanology
Earth Observatory of Singapore
Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is ranked 13th globally. It is also placed 1st amongst the world’s best young universities. The Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS) at NTU is a national science Research Centre of Excellence. Its mission is to conduct fundamental research on earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunami and climate change in and around Southeast Asia, toward safer and more sustainable societies.
Duties and responsibilities
- Assist the lead PI with supervising the Lab Volcanoes project
- Ensure complete integration of multiple data streams in the understanding of the magmatic processes governing the activity of the laboratory volcanoes (Mayon, Marapi, Gede, Salak)
- Build algorithms for probabilistic forecasting of eruptions
- Conduct his/her own research while working effectively with local and international collaborators
- Publish scientific outcomes in peer-reviewed scientific journals
Requirements:
- PhD in Earth Sciences
- Some experience in eruption forecasting and/or in integrating several datasets to understand volcanic processes (particularly during the unrest phase)
- Research interests complementary to the aims of the Lab Volcanoes project
- Self-driven, able to work independently but also a good team player, good written and oral communication skills
Details
Employer
Nanyang Technological University, The Asian School of the Environment
Location
Singapore (SG)
Posted
Apr 28, 2016
Discipline
Interdisciplinary/Other,Volcanology, Geochemistry, and Petrology
Career Level
Experienced
Education Level
PhD
LINK: https://careers.agu.org/job/7996654/research-fellow-volcanology/
17. Research Associate – Seismology
Earth Observatory of Singapore
Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is ranked 13th globally. It is also placed 1st amongst the world’s best young universities. The Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS) at NTU is a national science Research Centre of Excellence. Its mission is to conduct fundamental research on earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunami and climate change in and around Southeast Asia, toward safer and more sustainable societies.
Requirements:
- MSc in Seismology or Geophysics
- Excellent skills in programming (e.g. C/Fortran), and seismic data processing.
- Able to communicate effectively in English.
Details
Employer
Nanyang Technological University, The Asian School of the Environment
Location
Singapore (SG)
Posted
Apr 28, 2016
Discipline
Interdisciplinary/Other,Seismology, Solid Earth Geophysics
Career Level
Faculty
Education Level
Masters
LINK: https://careers.agu.org/job/7996652/research-associate-seismology/
18. Postdoctoral Researcher - Watershed Modeling, Climate Change
Applications are being accepted for a postdoctoral position in watershed hydrologic modeling in the lab of Dr. Jason Knouft in the Department of Biology at Saint Louis University. This NSF-funded position focuses on developing contemporary and future climate change-based estimates of streamflow and water temperature in watersheds across the United States and Canada. The overall goal of the project is to develop the ‘HydroClim’ dataset, which will be integrated with biodiversity data to provide a widely available resource for researchers and water resource managers to investigate the potential impacts of climate change on freshwater resources and biodiversity.
A Ph.D. in a related research field is required by the starting date of employment and experience with the SWAT model is preferred. The position is available for two years contingent upon satisfactory annual reviews. The earliest start date is July 1, 2016; however, a later start date is possible.
Details
Employer
Saint Louis University
Location
St. Louis, Missouri
Posted
Apr 28, 2016
Discipline
Global Environmental Change,Hydrology
Career Level
Postdoctoral
Education Level
PhD
LINK: https://careers.agu.org/job/7996650/postdoctoral-researcher-watershed-modeling-climate-change/
